With a steaming cup of java, I step out onto the veranda surrounded by a breath-taking panorama. It is then that I realize I’m actually feeling cold – in Indonesia! Being near cloud level has that effect I suppose, and for a bule from North America it can be a beautiful start to the new day. I make my way across the meticulously maintained grounds of the resort to a rarely used balcony. From this place I witness an eventRead more
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Volcanic Sunrise
I’ve been away. Pardon the time lapse. This was taken two days ago in the mountains above Bandung, Java. More to come…Read more
Great Way to Start the Day
The U.S. Embassy informs American citizens in Indonesia that the Embassy has learned that as of June 1, 2005, there were plans by extremists to conduct bomb attacks targeting the lobbies of hotels frequented by westerners in Jakarta. The attacks were to occur circa noon on an unspecified date. There is no additional information on the timing for the attack(s), or the method of attack. Notice how I received this today – JUNE 3 – yeah, thanks for being onRead more
Slice of Heaven
I’m missing the beach. I’m missing the beach. I’m missing the beach. I’m missing the beach. I’m missing the beach.Read more
Vibrant Potential
Kelapa Gading, JakartaRead more
The Same Blood
When I wander the streets of Jakarta with only a camera – these are the images I see. ————– Another question from the forum – I’ll address it here as well. Hello from abroad. I got a job offer to come teach in Jakarta. I was wondering how do you find life there in the norther neighbourhood of Pluit. Would you say smog is unbearable? Are beautiful beaches accessible from there? Should i be scared of anything there? (I tamperedRead more